SMi Group are proud to announce the Air Missile Defence Technology Conference which will be taking place in Prague on the 24th and 25th October 2016 in Czech Republic.

This conference programme will provide updates on capabilities and requirements from national militaries on their Air Missile Defence programs, the challenges associated with developing those programs, the importance of interoperability between nations to ensure a cost efficient and effective Air Missile Defence strategy, as well as the growing importance of interoperability within technological systems to ensure a swift transaction from existing to new AMD platforms. These topics will be addressed by military speakers, solution makers, and, crucially, industry technological experts on hand to provide the latest information in developments within Air Missile Defence Technology.

Military forces are looking to combat the complex threats posed by a wide range of missiles and ensure the security of their own territory. Currently, this is perhaps more prevalent in Eastern Europe than anywhere else with rising tensions being met with a demand for advances and developments in Air Missile Defence Technology. Therefore, SMi’s Air Missile Defence Technology Conference will explore the strategies and technologies required to develop next generation capability in this vital area of national defence.

• Meet and network with military and industry decision makers as well as technological experts in Air Missile Defence Technology
• Hear the very latest technological developments from research and industry experts, who are enhancing Air Missile Defence Technology effectiveness
• Explore ways in which interoperability between nations and technological systems can be developed to maximise the proficiency of Air Missile Defence strategies and technology.
• Gain an accurate update on AMD programs across Europe and the United States.

9:30 The Proven Effectiveness of the Air and Missile Defence Wing 1 in Operation

• The current force structure and mission of the Anti-Aircraft Missile Squadron 1
• The success and lessons learnt from the recent deployment in operation Active Fence Turkey
• The practical implications of the German-Dutch project on the Squadron
• The future requirements needed for the Anti-Aircraft Missile Squadron 1 following the decommissioning of Patriot Systems

10:00 The 603rd AOC Executing Critical Command and Control of Air, Information and Space Operations in U.S European Command and U.S. Africa

Colonel Jill Long, Commander of 603 AOC/CC, US Air Force Europe

The current mission of the 603rd AOC

The proven benefits of a centralised and efficient command and control capability

Importance of continued cooperation between NATO and coalition allies for AMD strategies across Europe

The challenges facing Command and Control systems and future developments to overcome those difficulties

11:30 A Strategic Overview of NATO’s Integrated Air Missile Defence (NIAMD) Following the Warsaw Summit 2016

• The current environment and challenges for NIAMD
• The outcomes and practical consequences of the summit in Warsaw
• The way ahead for NIAMD and the opportunities help to structure and strengthen joint security across nations going forward

• Advances on the BMD Early Warning Radar SMART-L ELR and an update on its targeted operational implementation in 2018
• Operational feedback and the latest results from the live At Sea Demo demonstrating the SMART-L Radar’s capability to defend against a US AEGIS Destroyer with an SM-3
• Critical developments in tactical unit size AMD capable surveillance sensors
• Incorporating the latest radar technology into C2 mission systems to provide a reactive and fully integrated BMD strategy

12:30 Networking Lunch

13:30 AMD Growth in Slovakia Developed Through Interoperability and Cooperation

• Current and future targets for AMD in Slovakia
• Successfully maintaining a practical AMD through joint procurements of radars with the Czech Republic
• The benefits of continued surveillance and live fire exercises to increase interoperability among participating NATO countries
• The key role of the Anti-aircraft Rocket Brigade to secure the defence of the Slovak Republic air space

14:00 The Unique Technology in the MFSR- and GFTR-2100 Surveillance and Tracking Radars

An overview of the MFSR- and GFTR-2100 Surveillance and tracking radars and its utility

The application of the technology in the integrated air and missile defence scene

How to utilize the technology to close the sensor coverage gap in the European BMD layout

How to obtain continuous tracking and provide long range tracking and highly detailed discrimation as a foundation for launch on remote and engage on remote, expanding the strategic reach of e.g. the Aegis ashore sites

14:45 Providing a Low Cost, Low Risk Route to a Modern Interoperable Ground Based Air Defence (GBAD) Solution

A description of how modern C4i technology can be used to enhance the ability of GBAD commanders to make accurate and expeditious decisions, optimise the performance of both legacy and new sensor & effector capabilities, and deliver interoperability as a Force multiplier

The advantages provided by Lockheed Martin's SkyKeeper C4i products in the GBAD domain

15:15 Afternoon Tea

15:45 Panell Discussion: Tackling the Key Challenges behind an Effective and Comprehensive Air and Missile Shield for Europe

16:15 The Strategic Aims and Importance of the Role Played by the United States AMD in Europe

• Strengthening the United States AMD technology in Europe through Aegis Ashore
• The proven effectiveness of interoperability through open architecture capability as demonstrated through the Integrated air and missile defence Battle Command System (IBCS)
• The challenges of upgrading existing Patriot systems to PAC-3 configuration
• The role played by the Ground-based Midcourse Defence (GMD) system in the defence against Ballistic Missiles

16:45 The Netherlands Ground Based Air and Missile Defence Roadmap to 2030 (and beyond)

Lieutenant Colonel Frank Zwarts, Head of the NLD GBAMD Knowledge Center, Royal Netherlands Army

17:15 How the University of Defence is Contributing to Research and Development to Help Strengthen Czech Air Missile Defence Programmes of the Future

Lieutenant Colonel Jan Farlik, Designated Chief of Department of Air Defence Systems, Department of Air Defence Systems, University of Defence

• Current aims and future ambitions of the Department of Air Systems at the University of Defence
• Preparing specialists in army air defense to combat the use of ground air defense weapon systems utilizing automated command and control systems
• Researching the design, development and application of command and control systems for the Air Force
• Utilizing computer technology to control combat activities in airspace management and anti-missile technology

17:45 Chairman’s Closing Remarks and Close of Day One

8:15 Registration & Coffee

8:45 Chairman's Opening Remarks

9:00 Current Priorities of the Czech Armed Forces 25th Air Defence Regiment: Harnessing Technology and Training for Maximum Air Defence

• Key technologies currently utilised to defend Czech Air Space
• Ensuring the static and dynamic operation of AMD equipment
• RBS-70 VSHORAD: recent examples of live firing and accuracy
• Training of the 25th AD Regiment: making sure future generations of operators are prepared for the fight

9:30 Northrop Grumman’s Integrated Air and Missile Defence Battle Command System (IBCS) Providing Coordination for U.S. Air Missile Defences around the World

• The latest technological advances at Northrop Grumman responding to the U.S Army’s top priorities
• Harnessing technology to provide efficiency within command and control platforms
• Delivering a single, unambiguous view of the battlespace to allow critical decisions to be effectively made within seconds
• Defending more threats by increasing ground protection with a higher level of reliability
• How developments at Northrop Grumman will optimize allied ballistic missile defence in Europe

10:00 Developing an Enhanced AMD Strategy in Hungary through Modernization and Procurement Programmes

• Current size of AMD programme and mission priorities
• Growing the Hungarian AMD system through technological developments and effective acquisitions
• Providing valued contributions to NATO’s air defence system through the implementation of RAT-31DL radars

10:30 Modern Sensors for Air Surveillance and Defense

11:00 Morning Coffee

11:30 Accomplishing the Continued Growth of Lithuania’s AMD Technology

Major Ovidijus Pilitauskas, Chief of Staff of Air Defence Battalion, Lithuanian Air Force

• Existing technology and future goals within AMD
• Alternative cost-efficient technological solutions in the expensive AMD market
• Working within the NATO framework to ensure a practical AMD strategy with international cooperation

12:00 Meeting Air Missile Defence Requirements Whilst Retaining Flexibility to Counter the Ever Evolving Threats Posed to European Air Space

• An overview of the European Phased Adaptive Approach (EPAA) in supporting NATO’s missile defence as a core element of alliance security
• The benefits of the Juniper Cobra 2016 exercise to effectively display the importance of nations combining resources to accomplish common goals
• Ensuring EUCOM is prepared for current and future threats straining BMD forces worldwide by acquiring the correct equipment

12:30 European Missile Defense…from idea to reality

Major General (Retd) Punch Moulton, Former Director of Operations, US European Command

- The road to developing missile defense for Europe and NATO
- How to operationalise the systems
- What’s next for missile defense

13:00 Networking Lunch

14:00 The Challenges of Procuring a New Air Defence System for Sweden

Mr Joakim Lewin, Manager Army Programmes, FMV

• Current technology and initiatives in Sweden’s AMD program
• Building the system-of-systems with short and medium range capabilities
• The role of international cooperation

15:00 The Wide Area Response and Notification (WARN) Initiative Providing a Cost Effective Early Warning System to Support IAMD Passive Defence

• Growing missile threat drives requirement for a 4 Pillars Approach to mitigate the threat
• The development of joint and coalition Integrated Air and Missile Defence capabilities and procedures requires a disciplined approach to leverage testing, wargames, and exercises
• A detailed overview of the WARN initiative and the progress made to support the 4 Pillars IAMD Joint Test programme
• Integrating existing technology to provide a comprehensive early warning management system
• WARN improving and developing defence diplomacy in Europe through shared objectives
• The technological developments within the Modular Warning System (MoWaS)
• The future aims of the WARN initiative and goals for its operational implementation

16:30 The Next U.S. Missile Defense Policy Review: Implications for Europe

• The next U.S. administration will review policy and posture in light of evolving technologies and programs, budgetary pressures, and a changing geopolitical relationships—including with Russia.
• Review will include the suite of ballistic and non-ballistic missile threats, and left- and right-of-launch integration of defense and defeat capabilities
• This review may directly affect the relative emphasis on homeland and regional defense and U.S. IAMD contributions to NATO
• Relation to strategic stability and growing geopolitical competition

17:00 The Role of the Missile Defence Advocacy Alliance in the Development and Deployment of Missile Defense Systems in the United States and Allied Nations

• The current focus of the MDAA’s mission
• The importance of educating the public on the ever increasing threat of missile defence
• An assessment of the effectiveness of the current missile systems deployed in Europe
• Future prospects for AMD technology such as MEADS, directed energy and hypersonic missiles

Mr Joakim Lewin

Mr Lars Krogh Vammen

Mr Peter Woodmansee

Mr Riki Ellison

Chairman and Founder, Missile Defence Advocacy Alliance

Mr Wim Schuttert

Sales Director , Thales Nederland B.V.

Ricardo Trevino

Business Development Analyst, Lockheed Martin

Sponsors and Exhibitors

View detailsELTA SystemsSponsors and Exhibitorshttp://www.iai.co.il/17887-en/Groups_ELTA.aspx/ELTA Systems Ltd, is a group and fully owned subsidiary of Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), and has been operating in the field of radar technology since 1968. IAI is the largest defense company in Israel, Government owned and with over 15,000 employees and more than 4 B$ in annual sales. ELTA is Israel's national radar house and has produced thousands of radar systems for the world's leading defense forces. As Israel’s leading defense Electronics Company and a global leader in the field of Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance (ISTAR), and Early Warning and Control, ELTA offers comprehensive solutions, primarily based on in-house developed advanced electromagnetic sensors including Radar, Electronic Warfare and Communication Systems. ELTA has a variety of unique technological excellence centers, state of the art facilities and national infrastructures. ELTA operates a worldwide marketing network, customer service and after sales support activities in over 80 countries worldwide.

View detailsRafaelSponsors and Exhibitorshttp://www.rafael.co.ilRafael develops and manufactures a wide range of high-tech defense systems for air, land, sea and space applications for the IDF and international customers around the world. It offers a diversified array of innovative solutions at the leading edge of global technologies.
Rafael has developed the most advanced armor systems applying all protection technologies: passive, reactive and Active Protection systems (APS). All are lightweight, low cost, modular with minimal risk of collateral damage, capable of protecting combat vehicles in 360° from a broad range of threats including AP projectiles, AT rockets and missiles, fragments of artillery, IEDs EFPs.
Rafael is the world leading company in the application of the Reactive Armor and APS technologies. It was the first company to develop and integrate those technologies onto combat vehicles.

View detailsWeibel ScientificSponsors and Exhibitorshttp://www.weibel.dk/Weibel Scientific develops and produces a wide range of tactical and technical Doppler based X-band radars. Through in house research & development, and production, we limit the time to adapt to customer requirements, and maintain a very high level of expertise in our field.
Through 40 years, Weibel Scientific has delivered more than 4000 radars to 40 countries worldwide – of which most are still in use. Weibel strive to keep in the forefront of the technological development, and were as an example the first company to introduce digital signal processing and flat panel radars.
The unique and patented technology in the combined CW, MFCW & FMCW waveforms provide technical and operational end-users with exceptional data for verification and validation of ammunition and ordnance, as well as highly detailed track data for e.g engagement of hostile targets.
Weibels’ pedigree are test range radars used by many countries and organizations, as e.g. NASA, US Army, USMC, US Navy, JAXA and many more. The test range pedigree means that when the technology is applied in a tactical/operational setting, the end-user will get an edge in combatting adversary forces.
Weibel Scientific’s portfolio range from muzzle velocity radars and fire directors for direct firing air defense platforms and missile units to larger air surveillance & tracking radars, and very long range trackers and discriminators for ballistic missile defense.

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Air Missile Defence Technology 2016: Preliminary List of Attendees

Sponsors and Exhibitors

ELTA Systems

ELTA Systems Ltd, is a group and fully owned subsidiary of Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), and has been operating in the field of radar technology since 1968. IAI is the largest defense company in Israel, Government owned and with over 15,000 employees and more than 4 B$ in annual sales. ELTA is Israel's national radar house and has produced thousands of radar systems for the world's leading defense forces. As Israel’s leading defense Electronics Company and a global leader in the field of Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance (ISTAR), and Early Warning and Control, ELTA offers comprehensive solutions, primarily based on in-house developed advanced electromagnetic sensors including Radar, Electronic Warfare and Communication Systems. ELTA has a variety of unique technological excellence centers, state of the art facilities and national infrastructures. ELTA operates a worldwide marketing network, customer service and after sales support activities in over 80 countries worldwide.

Rafael

Rafael develops and manufactures a wide range of high-tech defense systems for air, land, sea and space applications for the IDF and international customers around the world. It offers a diversified array of innovative solutions at the leading edge of global technologies.
Rafael has developed the most advanced armor systems applying all protection technologies: passive, reactive and Active Protection systems (APS). All are lightweight, low cost, modular with minimal risk of collateral damage, capable of protecting combat vehicles in 360° from a broad range of threats including AP projectiles, AT rockets and missiles, fragments of artillery, IEDs EFPs.
Rafael is the world leading company in the application of the Reactive Armor and APS technologies. It was the first company to develop and integrate those technologies onto combat vehicles.

Weibel Scientific

Weibel Scientific develops and produces a wide range of tactical and technical Doppler based X-band radars. Through in house research & development, and production, we limit the time to adapt to customer requirements, and maintain a very high level of expertise in our field.
Through 40 years, Weibel Scientific has delivered more than 4000 radars to 40 countries worldwide – of which most are still in use. Weibel strive to keep in the forefront of the technological development, and were as an example the first company to introduce digital signal processing and flat panel radars.
The unique and patented technology in the combined CW, MFCW & FMCW waveforms provide technical and operational end-users with exceptional data for verification and validation of ammunition and ordnance, as well as highly detailed track data for e.g engagement of hostile targets.
Weibels’ pedigree are test range radars used by many countries and organizations, as e.g. NASA, US Army, USMC, US Navy, JAXA and many more. The test range pedigree means that when the technology is applied in a tactical/operational setting, the end-user will get an edge in combatting adversary forces.
Weibel Scientific’s portfolio range from muzzle velocity radars and fire directors for direct firing air defense platforms and missile units to larger air surveillance & tracking radars, and very long range trackers and discriminators for ballistic missile defense.

Sponsors

Tetraedr

Media Partners

Soldier Modernisation

Soldier Modernisation (SoldierMod.Com) is an authoritative policy and technology publication for the international defense community, serving the integrated equipment needs of the dismounted soldier and marine in operations today and the fielding of Soldier Modernisation Programmes over the next few years. SoldierMod.Com is designed to provide insights into how decision makers plan to transform operations in the areas of survivability, sustainability, C4I, lethality and mobility; managing the balance between the promise of 'leap-ahead technology balance and mature cost effective solutions. SoldierMod is distributed in many formats which will include an 50 page journal 10,000 copies BPA Audited, twice annually , in January and June Our Website www.soldiermod.com , Has a 24 hour news service , anytime ( currently at over 20,000 individual visits per month ) . We also have an online technical forum where anyone in the industry can ask us strategic or technological questions , our partners and experts will respond directly back.

International Journal of Intelligent Defence Support Systems

IJIDSS proposes and fosters discussion on the development of novel computational intelligence techniques and their application to support systems used by defence personnel. The scope of application covers strategic, tactical and operational decision-making across the entire defence sector, covering areas such as intelligence gathering and analysis, capability assessment, tactics modelling and evaluation and logistics management as well as military systems integration and both semi-autonomous and autonomous systems.

Army Technology

Army-technology.com brings you up-to-date international news and features on the defence industry, covering military projects, trends, products, services and more in the army sector. With a team of journalists around the world, army-technology.com, along with sister sites naval-technology.com and airforce-technology.com, is the only business service that focuses on the technologies required by military personnel and companies working in this important field. When you combine this with one of the most comprehensive and detailed listings of military equipment suppliers, products and services, free white paper downloads and company press releases, you see why army-technology.com is the key point of reference for the defence industry.

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Satnews Publishers

Satnews Publishers is a leader in the delivery of timely and accurate news and data for the commercial and military satellite industries. Satnews publications include Satnews Daily, Weekly, Mobile, SatMagazine and MilsatMagazine. Our data products include the International Satellite Directory and SatFinder, both industry standard tools. Visit: www.satnews.com.

Airport-technology.com

Airport-technology.com is the only site focused on bringing you the latest news about airport projects, trends, products and services for the airport sector.
Covering everything from new construction projects to rules, regulations and technology innovations, airport-technology.com, with its team of journalists around the world, delivers the objective coverage required by C-level executives and other decision makers to keep abreast of the industry.

ProSecurityZone

ProSecurityZone brings the latest security news to professionals throughout the world every day, offering them industry insight, new developments and inspiring ideas. Each day, news is added to our growing archive, creating a rich and valuable information resource for anybody involved or interested in the security industry. With free access, free publication of news and free newsletter distribution, both users and suppliers have the world of security at their fingertips.

Epicos

Epicos is a global, multifaceted portal providing Aerospace and Defense industries around the world with business intelligence and active support to access opportunities on international procurements, industrial cooperation and offsets. Epicos has carried out extensive industry analysis and mapping of capabilities of A&D Industries and offers this knowledge to its members helping them to identify business opportunities and to build strategic alliances. Additionally, Epicos supports the global A&D industry through a wide range of on-line services and products including but not limited to: a large online procurement database, an updated Business Directory, an e-library with extensive information regarding procurement and offsets processes systems and an up to the minute news database.

Airforce Technologies

Used daily as means of creating partnerships and as a point of reference by professionals within the air force industry, this comprehensive resource supplies the latest news releases, detailed information on industry projects, white papers, event information and a thorough breakdown of products and services.

International Journal of Machine Intelligence and Sensory Signal Processing

Inderscience Publishers

Inderscience is a dynamic, leading, independent journal publisher. The company disseminates the latest research across the broad fields of science, engineering and technology; management, public and business administration; environment, ecological economics and sustainable development; computing, ICT and internet/web services, and related areas. Inderscience offers over 35 years' experience in publishing and has succeeded in building a substantial collection approaching 400 high-quality peer-reviewed international research journals in both online and print formats. We offer a variety of ways to keep up-to-date with the latest published leading-edge research while our online collection represents a fully-searchable digital archive of around 60,000 articles.

RF Globalnet

The Pulse Of RF & Microwave Engineering, serving the needs of engineering professionals since 1996. We provide RF/microwave engineers with the tools they need to do their jobs, offering a vast technical library, a new products directory, the latest industry news, downloadable software, technology-specific Resource Centers, and more.

Aerospace Technology

Asia Pacific Security Magazine

The Asia Pacific Security Magazine is the sister publication to the Australian Security Magazine. It is published bi-monthly – on the alternate month to the Australian Security Magazine – and its content complements the Australian Security Magazine with a strong focus on events. It is available online to read by all and upon every issue release a direct link is sent to a database of subscribers who are industry decision makers.

Homeland Security

HOMELAND SECURITY is a publishing house that produces specialist periodicals. “Homeland Security“ is a quarterly specialist periodical in German language and “Global Security“ is released twice a year in English language. They focus on international political, scientific, technical and additional up-to-date challenges arising from the sectors of safety and security, civil protection, disaster assistance and security research. The periodicals aim at decision makers in politics, ministries, public services and industry. Our specialist editorial team is located all over the world (e. g. USA, Canada, Australia, Asia). Accordingly, reporting is being carried out on the spot.
Please have a look at a sample issue of our magazine “Global Security”: http://www.homeland-sec.de/en/epaper-global-security/

International Journal of Systems, Control and Communications

A fundamental, omnipresent feature of the global information age is that cyber-capabilities, e.g. computing, communication and control, are inherently embedded in numerous physical/engineered systems from the nano-world to large-scale systems-of-systems. Many scientific/technological challenges require intensive multidisciplinary studies, calling for new formulations, techniques and innovative solutions from a spectrum of communities in systems engineering/control/communications. IJSCC offers a vibrant discussion forum in this interdisciplinary area, especially communication systems augmented by control techniques and control systems whose components are interconnected via communication networks.

Drastic News

The Drastic News website is your one-stop shop for all things Drones, Robotics, Automation, Security, Technology, Information and Communications. Be kept up-to-date with all the latest industry news and products. It is proudly produced by the publishers of the Australian Security Magazine and the Asia Pacific Security Magazine.

Defense Express

Limited Liability Company “DEFENSE EXPRESS MEDIA AND CONSULTING” highlights events in security, defense and military cooperation areas. Regular information products of the company:
- Daily News Wire and Analysis on http://www.defense-ua.com;
- Weekly newsletter “Ukrainian Defense Survey”;
- “DEFENSE EXPRESS” Magazine;
- “Ukrainian Defense Review” Magazine (in English);
- Book series “Weapons of Ukraine”.
Company also provides advice and assistance based on deep analytical skills and knowledge of the conditions and characteristics of Ukrainian military market to companies, government bodies and intermediaries in the implementation of their strategy, relating to finding new partners and interests promoting.

Combat Aircraft magazine

With in-depth editorial coverage alongside the finest imagery from the world’s foremost aviation photographers, Combat Aircraft is America’s best-selling military aviation magazine. With thought-provoking opinion pieces, detailed information and rare archive imagery, Combat Aircraft is your one-stop-source of military aviation news and features from across the globe. Visit www.combataircraft.net for more information.

SEGURANÇA & DEFESA

SEGURANÇA & DEFESA (“Security & Defense”), the recognized leader among South American defense magazines. In the market for 29 years, its staff includes the best experts in the field. Sold on newstands and by subscriptions, it is sent free of charge to key names and addresses in the defense sector.

Global Military Communications

Global Military Communications is a publication that tracks the trends, drivers and technology that fuel the military communications sector. Communications continue to be the lynchpin of modern warfare and is crucial to any military campaign. The sector is going through unprecedented change as militaries and governments across the world move towards a network centric approach to their communications. From operations in war zones to homeland security and disaster recovery operations, Global Military Communications provides you with the latest communications developments on land, sea, and in the air.

Defence and Security Alert

Defence and Security Alert (DSA) is the first and the only ISO 9001:2008 certified, world-class monthly Indian magazine in defence and security journalism. Committed to global defence and security, DSA covers a strictly research based spectrum of dynamic scenarios in India and challenging horizons beyond national borders. DSA is the only Indian magazine in this genre, available on the Indian Air Force (IAF) Intranet.

We present DSA to you as an ideal platform in the domain of defence and security to showcase your products, services and cutting-edge technologies. DSA is very extensively circulated among key policy and decision makers in the federal and 28 state governments and corporate world in India and worldwide through print and online editions.

Australian Security Magazine

The Australian Security Magazine is the country’s leading government and corporate security magazine. It is published bi-monthly and is distributed free of charge to many of the biggest decision makers in the security industry and also sold in selected stores. It is a highly respected and sought after publication, incorporating investigative journalism, provoking editorial and up-to-date news, trends and events for all security professionals.

Air Forces Monthly

AirForces Monthly magazine is devoted to modern military aircraft and their air arms, it provides the best military aviation news coverage from its global network of correspondents and is essential reading for anyone seeking a well-informed view. AirForces Monthly has built up a formidable reputation worldwide by reporting from places not generally covered by other military magazines.

Military Systems and Technology

Military Systems & Technology is an on-line resource for the International Military Defence & Aerospace Industry. It is a major platform for communication between buyers and sellers. It profiles the very latest Military Systems and Technology from Defence Companies around the Globe. Also listing up and coming Military Exhibitions and Events.

International Journal of Systems, Control and Communications

A fundamental, omnipresent feature of the global information age is that cyber-capabilities, e.g. computing, communication and control, are inherently embedded in numerous physical/engineered systems from the nano-world to large-scale systems-of-systems. Many scientific/technological challenges require intensive multidisciplinary studies, calling for new formulations, techniques and innovative solutions from a spectrum of communities in systems engineering/control/communications. IJSCC offers a vibrant discussion forum in this interdisciplinary area, especially communication systems augmented by control techniques and control systems whose components are interconnected via communication networks.

Defence Suppliers

Defence-Suppliers provides a unique platform to present your latest equipment and systems to the world's defence and security industry. We are a key information resource for MODs, DODs, decision makers, governments, prime contractors, service chiefs, defence ministers, police forces and system integrators. Delivering a comprehensive breakdown of products and services from leading industry contractors, with up-to-date news and press releases when developments occur. With links to all the major industry events, the portal provides an opportunity for visitors to develop international relationships and generate new business opportunities.

Air International

Over the years, AIR International has established an unrivalled reputation for authoritative reporting and coverage across the full spectrum of aviation subjects. With more pages than ever, all still dedicated to commercial and military aviation, we have more correspondents and top aviation writers from around the world, offering even more exciting news, features and stunning photography.

ArmedForces.co.uk

The DEFENCE SUPPLIERS DIRECTORY is an authoritative online information resource for all defence purchasers. This comprehensive listing of Defence Suppliers has enabled thousands of purchasing professionals to find exactly what they are looking for - in seconds. THE DEFENCE SUPPLIERS DIRECTORY provides a total overview of all the UK's Armed Forces - with a wealth of valuable information about the organisation and structure of the UK's Defence Services, as well as useful facts about developments in the UK Defence Industry Contact us: defenceenquiries@armedforces.co.uk Tel: 01743 241962 website: www.armedforces.co.uk

Aviation News

As Britain’s longest established monthly aviation journal, Aviation News is renowned for providing the best coverage of every branch of aviation. Now incorporating Classic Aircraft, each issue features the latest news and in-depth features, plus firsthand accounts from pilots putting you in the cockpit. Covering both modern military and civil aircraft, as well as classic types from yesteryear, it features subjects from World War Two, through the Cold War years to present day. Aviation News brings you the past, present and future of flight.

DefenseFile.com

DefenseFile.com is a free online news and product resource for the global defense and aerospace industries. DefenseFile is a valuable resource for procurement executives and others involved in specifying and purchasing defense-related goods and services within aerospace, marine and navy, land, manufacturing, personnel and backup equipment sectors.

Homeland Security Technology

Copybook - Military

Copybook’s global military network is designed to facilitate business between defence contractors, governments and defence procurement companies worldwide. We cover the latest military news, developments, events, exhibitions and we help promote military products through working with specific military experts. If you supply to the military, you can simply add your company for free today. You can then network with other military suppliers, arrange meetings and network at leading military events worldwide.
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Defense Daily Network

Defense Daily Network is the leading source for business news, market research, competitive analysis and actionable intelligence in the global defense industry. Subscribe to just one of our high-value content publications, or benefit from all facets of the market and subscribe to full Defense Daily Network Suite of award winning publications.
With reporters based in Washington and beyond, Defense Daily provides insight into military procurements, policies, and congressional funding. Subscribers receive information about money-making opportunities in areas including aerospace, naval systems, C4I, information warfare, land warfare, rotorcraft, global positioning, and space and satellite.
For 60 years, Defense Daily has provided defense decision-makers with timely news and analysis of business opportunities and trends.

ARMSCOM.net

ARMSCOM.net is a B2B /B2G platform for brokers of military goods. ARMSCOM.net is dedicated for Aerospace and Defense Industry with database containing more than 4000 companies and 3400 defense industrial sectors. Add Company and Products Profiles. For more information e-mail: armscom.net@gmail.com or visit http://www.armscom.net, tel.: + 372 816 946 77

Dorint Hotel Don Giovanni Prague

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Be our guest in the Golden City of Prague. The 4-star Dorint Hotel Don Giovanni in Prague radiates the charm of a wonderful bygone era in its own highly modern way. Named after the famous Mozart opera, which enjoyed its maiden performance in Prague in 1787, the hotel lobby resembles a large theater. You are now in the inimitable world of Prague, where so much appears to stem from another time and every street corner seems to be of historic significance. The Dorint Hotel Don Giovanni Prague will help you to ensure that your time in Prague is as enjoyable as possible, whether you are on a business trip or planning a city break to discover the Golden City of Prague for yourself.

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WHAT IS CPD?

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development’. It is essentially a philosophy,
which maintains that in order to be effective, learning should be organised and
structured. The most common definition is:

‘A commitment to structured skills and knowledge enhancement for Personal or Professional
competence’

CPD is a common requirement of individual membership with professional bodies and
Institutes. Increasingly, employers also expect their staff to undertake regular
CPD activities.

Undertaken over a period of time, CPD ensures that educational qualifications do
not become obsolete, and allows for best practice and professional standards to
be upheld.

CPD can be undertaken through a variety of learning activities including instructor
led training courses, seminars and conferences, e:learning modules or structured
reading.

CPD AND PROFESSIONAL INSTITUTES

There are approximately 470 institutes in the UK across all industry sectors, with
a collective membership of circa 4 million professionals, and they all expect their
members to undertake CPD.

For some institutes undertaking CPD is mandatory e.g. accountancy and law, and linked
to a licence to practice, for others it’s obligatory. By ensuring that their members
undertake CPD, the professional bodies seek to ensure that professional standards,
legislative awareness and ethical practices are maintained.

CPD Schemes often run over the period of a year and the institutes generally provide
online tools for their members to record and reflect on their CPD activities.

TYPICAL CPD SCHEMES AND RECORDING OF CPD (CPD points and hours)

Professional bodies and Institutes CPD schemes are either structured as ‘Input’
or ‘Output’ based.

‘Input’ based schemes list a precise number of CPD hours that individuals must achieve
within a given time period. These schemes can also use different ‘currencies’ such
as points, merits, units or credits, where an individual must accumulate the number
required. These currencies are usually based on time i.e. 1 CPD point = 1 hour of
learning.

‘Output’ based schemes are learner centred. They require individuals to set learning
goals that align to professional competencies, or personal development objectives.
These schemes also list different ways to achieve the learning goals e.g. training
courses, seminars or e:learning, which enables an individual to complete their CPD
through their preferred mode of learning.

As a formal provider of CPD certified activities, SMI Group can provide an indication
of the learning benefit gained and the typical completion. However, it is ultimately
the responsibility of the delegate to evaluate their learning, and record it correctly
in line with their professional body’s or employers requirements.

GLOBAL CPD

Increasingly, international and emerging markets are ‘professionalising’ their workforces
and looking to the UK to benchmark educational standards. The undertaking of CPD
is now increasingly expected of any individual employed within today’s global marketplace.

CPD Certificates

We can provide a certificate for all our accredited events. To request a CPD certificate for a conference , workshop, master classes you have attended please email events@smi-online.co.uk